Jewelyn "Julie" Carvalho Impett Obituary (1935 - 2020)

Julie died June 8, 2020 from complications of dementia. Julie will be lovingly remembered for her gifts of music and teaching, and most of all, for her beautiful soul and love for family, friends, and faith. The youngest of five children, Julie was born April 1, 1935 in Hilo, Hawaii to Jules A. and Isabelle (Bessie) Carvalho. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in Hilo, HI, Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY, and the University of Washington School of Music. Julie was a music teacher and choral conductor at McKnight Middle School, and then for 30 years at Forest Ridge School. She also served as choir director and cantor for St. Edward Church. After retiring from Forest Ridge, she volunteered for the Seattle Public Schools 'Music In Schools' program and at St. James Cathedral. Always generous with her time, energy and attention, Julie made and kept lifelong friends, was a welcoming hostess, and shared her passion for music with her students. She celebrated beautiful music and the arts in every aspect of her life. Julie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, James P. Impett, and by her parents and siblings. She is survived by her children, John, Mary Frances (Dan) Del Duca, and Mary Clare (Padraic) Gallagher; grandsons Charlie Watters, James Del Duca, and Ryan Del Duca; great-grandchildren, Steven and Serena Watters; and by many extended family members. Her family thanks the staff and caregivers at Aegis Living of Kent for their loving care. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 31st at 10:30am at St. James Cathedral 804 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 COVID-19 restrictions require that attendees register at https://www.stjames-cathedral.org/events/2020/funeralmasses.aspx. The service will be live-streamed, also available on the St James web site. Private Family Burial to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Forest Ridge School https://www.forestridge.org/giving/make-a-gift or St. James Cathedral Music Program https://www.stjames-cathedral.org/BusinessCenter/MusicDonation.aspx